Are you sinking in a pit of despair? Maybe you think you have fallen beyond the grace of God? Perhaps you have a besetting sin that leaves you grasping for air? It's time to get back up...
The Bible is littered with great men of God who fell at some point in their walk of faith. Look at Abraham who lied about Sarah being his wife not once but twice. David impregnated another man's wife and then set him up to be killed. Peter denied Christ three times in Luke 22 causing him to weep bitterly, but he didn't stay down and was even reunited with Christ after He had risen.
God knows we are not perfect. The Bible says, "There is none righteous, no, not one (Romans 3:10). It also says, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) Your sin is not greater than mine my friend, but it can be forgiven just the same. 1 John 1:9 clearly says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Donnie McClurkin sings "a Saint is just a sinner who fell down and got back up." There's no place the grace of God can not reach. Even when we fall down, He not only allows us to come back to Him but He welcomes us back with open arms. What an amazing gift of grace we have been blessed with.
Have you fallen? Proverbs 24:16 says , "A just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again..." What are you waiting for? You may have walked away from God, but He has never walked away from You. You may have slipped, but He still has his hand extended to pull you up. He is waiting and ready to welcome you home. Prodigal son or daughter it is time for you to pick yourself up and come back to your Father. You can cry in your pit of despair or you can cry out Abba I'm home.
Fallen? Get back up. With God nothing or no one can hold you down, so what are you waiting for? Get back up!
~ Linda Michelle Prell
aka f8ith8gal
9/25/10
Just a gal trying to make it through the day with a strong f8ith in God and a love for music. I write from the heart and I'm f8ithful to a fault... that's me f8ithgal!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Some Will
Some will love you, others will hate you.
Some will talk about you,others will talk to you.
Some will be happy for you, others will envy you.
So many are fake, so few are real.
Love them all like Christ loves You!
~ F8ithgal- that's me ;)
Some will talk about you,others will talk to you.
Some will be happy for you, others will envy you.
So many are fake, so few are real.
Love them all like Christ loves You!
~ F8ithgal- that's me ;)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Revenge, A Dish Best Served Forgiven
Who hasn’t at one time wished something bad to befall those that hurt them or to think they will get theirs because of the pain they have caused? I was reflecting on the hurt and pain some people have caused in my life and in my family’s, some purposely set out to cause pain while I was simply a casualty of life to others. I began to contemplate on the Word of God and what it says about forgiveness and those who hurt the children of God. I had a sadness wash over me. How many times have I said what goes around comes around without even thinking about the words I was speaking? Do these people have any idea what they have brought upon themselves? It is horrifying to think how many people have a world of sorrow coming their way because they will reap what they have sown. “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7 God help the people that come against His children. They need our prayers; sadly they have no idea what they are even doing. (19) Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. (20) Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. (21) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12: 19-21 God’s vengeance could not even compare to the worse punishment on earth, can you really wish that upon anyone? If you answer yes to that, I would encourage you to seek God for a forgiving heart. I don’t say that lightly, there are a few I really struggle to forgive and have to seek God daily to soften my heart and forgive the pain they are causing.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Intercession for our Enemies
Scripture:
(9) Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; (10) And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face. (11) Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. Deuteronomy 7:9-11
Deuteronomy 7:9-11 is a powerful Scripture that permeated through my Spirit as I read it last week. Verse 9 shows us what an awesome God we serve. He is faithful, He says it in His Word and He shows it day after day in our lives. His mercy and grace sustain us while His covenant and the Holy Spirit guides us.
I have been dealing with a personal conflict that makes praying for those coming against me or my family a hard pill to swallow. It often kills me to know someone may "think" they are getting over on me and pray for them and God's mercy in their lives. But as I read verse 10 and began to ponder on it something clicked this time. It enlightens us as to one reason praying for our enemies is so key. Let's look at things from God's perspective. He is our Father. When someone hurts your child or someone close to you it causes you to hurt and all you want to do is make it better for that person. How do you think God feels when He sees His children hurting? When someone comes against a child of God they are coming against God without even realizing what they are doing. God feels and sees our pain and at the same time He knows and sees their heart and verse 9 clearly says, "He will not be slack in paying him." My God, our enemies bring the wrath of God upon themselves in pure ignorance. God's wrath is worse than the darkest storm, it will crash down harder than the tallest wave, ans it will shake heavier than the most devastating earthquake. God help the person who comes against a child of God because they are in essence coming against God Himself. They need our prayers to intercede for them just as Job's prayers interceded for his "friends" that had come against him (Job 42:7-10). Look at what happen to Job when he prayed for the men who had just spoken against him at his darkest hour, "And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before (Job 42:10).
Child of God, go forth today and keep God's commandments, statutes, and judgments (verse 11). You can find them in His Word and store them in your heart. When the days activities have you down and people are taking advantage of the God in you, when they are coming against you, or when you find yourself hurt by "friends" fall to your knees and pray. Pray for God's mercy on those people for they truly do not even know how much they need your intercession. You will find your strength, your redemption, your comfort, and your peace come from above. Claim it, believe it, and receive it!
(9) Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; (10) And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face. (11) Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. Deuteronomy 7:9-11
Deuteronomy 7:9-11 is a powerful Scripture that permeated through my Spirit as I read it last week. Verse 9 shows us what an awesome God we serve. He is faithful, He says it in His Word and He shows it day after day in our lives. His mercy and grace sustain us while His covenant and the Holy Spirit guides us.
I have been dealing with a personal conflict that makes praying for those coming against me or my family a hard pill to swallow. It often kills me to know someone may "think" they are getting over on me and pray for them and God's mercy in their lives. But as I read verse 10 and began to ponder on it something clicked this time. It enlightens us as to one reason praying for our enemies is so key. Let's look at things from God's perspective. He is our Father. When someone hurts your child or someone close to you it causes you to hurt and all you want to do is make it better for that person. How do you think God feels when He sees His children hurting? When someone comes against a child of God they are coming against God without even realizing what they are doing. God feels and sees our pain and at the same time He knows and sees their heart and verse 9 clearly says, "He will not be slack in paying him." My God, our enemies bring the wrath of God upon themselves in pure ignorance. God's wrath is worse than the darkest storm, it will crash down harder than the tallest wave, ans it will shake heavier than the most devastating earthquake. God help the person who comes against a child of God because they are in essence coming against God Himself. They need our prayers to intercede for them just as Job's prayers interceded for his "friends" that had come against him (Job 42:7-10). Look at what happen to Job when he prayed for the men who had just spoken against him at his darkest hour, "And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before (Job 42:10).
Child of God, go forth today and keep God's commandments, statutes, and judgments (verse 11). You can find them in His Word and store them in your heart. When the days activities have you down and people are taking advantage of the God in you, when they are coming against you, or when you find yourself hurt by "friends" fall to your knees and pray. Pray for God's mercy on those people for they truly do not even know how much they need your intercession. You will find your strength, your redemption, your comfort, and your peace come from above. Claim it, believe it, and receive it!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Blessed!
Feeling stressed? Remember this child of God: you are blessed! The same God that formed the oceans and mountains is able to shower you in His ultimate love fountain. He hears your prayers and He cares. He sees your tears and wants you to know He is near. You are not alone, He is watching over you from His throne. He doesn’t promise a path without weeds, but He will always meet every one of your needs. Victory was won through Jesus on the cross, the battles you encounter may cause a temporal loss but all you have to do is call on His name and I promise your life will never be the same! Walk in the knowledge that you are a child of the King and you will be more than ok no matter what life may try to bring. Salvation is an ultimate treasure and through Jesus you will be blessed beyond measure!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
He Who Fights My Battles
Praise be to God, I do not have to fight my battles because God will fight them for me! People in positions above me may think they are smarter than me, but my God knows different. People may think they are getting over on me, but the reality is they haven't. Not only am I smarter than some may think and know more than I let on, I know something else that is very important: My God has seen and heard everything that has been done against me. At times, it may kill me to hold my tongue when I know others are not as right as their arrogance leads them to believe. There are times when my flesh rises up and I want to snap back, but at those times I quietly pray... pray for patience, pray for discernment and guidance in how to handle the situation, and pray for the one coming against me. The truth is they need prayers more than myself because I am a King's daughter and it isn't wise to mess with the King's daughter (can I get a witness?). I serve an awesome God and I take Him at His word in Isaiah 41:11, those who come against me in any way will have to deal with the wrath of my Heavenly Father. Think about it, I am the daughter of the King, not just any King but THE King.
I want to encourage my Brothers and Sisters in Christ. You are also THE King's sons and daughters and He is a Father like no Father. He loves us. He comforts us. He provides for us. He hears us (and knows our needs before we even know them), He protects us. We need to pray for our enemy's. Pray for those that belittle us. Pray for those that attempt to throw us under the bus to exalt themselves. Pray for those that talk about us. Pray for those that try to use our beliefs against us. God sees all of this, we do not have to stoop to their level. He is very clear about those who come against us and their fate. They need our prayers more than they even know it and all we need to do is put it in God's hands and leave it there (don't pick it back up after leaving at His feet). Be encouraged and remember you are a child of THE King!
"10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed ; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded : they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish . 12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. 13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. ~ Isaiah 41:10 - 13
I want to encourage my Brothers and Sisters in Christ. You are also THE King's sons and daughters and He is a Father like no Father. He loves us. He comforts us. He provides for us. He hears us (and knows our needs before we even know them), He protects us. We need to pray for our enemy's. Pray for those that belittle us. Pray for those that attempt to throw us under the bus to exalt themselves. Pray for those that talk about us. Pray for those that try to use our beliefs against us. God sees all of this, we do not have to stoop to their level. He is very clear about those who come against us and their fate. They need our prayers more than they even know it and all we need to do is put it in God's hands and leave it there (don't pick it back up after leaving at His feet). Be encouraged and remember you are a child of THE King!
"10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed ; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded : they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish . 12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. 13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. ~ Isaiah 41:10 - 13
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Have Thine Own Way Lord
Have Thine Own Way Lord... this song has been on my heart all evening. The enemy tries to bring us down, whispers his lies along the way but how many know the devil is a liar?! I serve an awesome God, He is the potter, I am the clay and I praise Him for molding and making me, yes Lord... Have THINE own way!
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Words: Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907. Pollard believed the Lord wanted her in Africa as a missionary, but she was unable to raise funds to go. In an uncertain state of mind, she attended a prayer meeting, where she heard an elderly woman pray, “It’s all right, Lord. It doesn’t matter what You bring into our lives, just have Your own way with us.” At home that night, much encouraged, she wrote this hymn.
Music: Adelaide, George C. Stebbins, Northfield Hymnal with Alexander’s Supplement, 1907 (MIDI, score).
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power, all power, surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Hold o’er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit ’till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/t/hthineow.htm
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Words: Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907. Pollard believed the Lord wanted her in Africa as a missionary, but she was unable to raise funds to go. In an uncertain state of mind, she attended a prayer meeting, where she heard an elderly woman pray, “It’s all right, Lord. It doesn’t matter what You bring into our lives, just have Your own way with us.” At home that night, much encouraged, she wrote this hymn.
Music: Adelaide, George C. Stebbins, Northfield Hymnal with Alexander’s Supplement, 1907 (MIDI, score).
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power, all power, surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Hold o’er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit ’till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org
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